El Cabezo Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.06° S 77.25° W

El Cabezo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Cabezo sea temperature is
22.1° C
5.4° 

El Cabezo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Cabezo surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:

The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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17
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16
1.3
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14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
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13
1.1
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8
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S
9
0.8
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.6
WSW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
505
492
979
668
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282
193
153
215
262
424
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479
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551
899
595
454
361
259
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
15
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15
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SSE
10
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SSE
25
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30
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20
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25
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:11AM0.64m
00:43AM0.72m
11:17AM0.58m
2:01AM0.79m
12:44PM0.54m
3:07AM0.88m
2:10PM0.53m
4:02AM0.96m
3:22PM0.56m
4:50AM1.02m
4:24PM0.60m
5:34AM1.07m
5:19PM0.64m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.19m
7:00AM0.48m
6:23PM0.16m
8:47AM0.44m
7:35PM0.12m
9:53AM0.38m
8:40PM0.07m
10:43AM0.32m
9:38PM0.03m
11:27AM0.27m
10:30PM0.00m
12:08PM0.22m
11:19PM0.01m
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Feels °C
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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